Business licences & permits — Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories
Do I need a business licence or permit? What does it cost?
In the Village of Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories, licence required: True; who must license: Any person carrying on business within the Village, excluding those regulated by Act of Parliament or Legislative Assembly.; fee: Schedule B: Resident Commercial $100.00, Home Occupation $125.00, Student $1.00, Resident Seasonal Tourist $50.00; Non-Resident Commercial $250.00, Non-Resident Seasonal Tourist $250.00; Canvasser $250.00; Charitable N/C; License Amendment $25.00; Late Fee $25.00; New after Aug 1: one half of the annual license fee; renewal: Annual, expires December 31st; renewals by February 15th. Source: Business License Bylaw (Bylaw 485), verified 2026-06-04.
Business License Bylaw (Bylaw 485)
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 4 (a)
who must license
Any person carrying on business within the Village, excluding those regulated by Act of Parliament or Legislative Assembly.
s. 4 (a); Definitions e)
fee
Schedule B: Resident Commercial $100.00, Home Occupation $125.00, Student $1.00, Resident Seasonal Tourist $50.00; Non-Resident Commercial $250.00, Non-Resident Seasonal Tourist $250.00; Canvasser $250.00; Charitable N/C; License Amendment $25.00; Late Fee $25.00; New after Aug 1: one half of the annual license fee
Schedule "B"
renewal
Annual, expires December 31st; renewals by February 15th
s. 14; s. 19
scout note
Village of Fort Simpson business licence bylaw (Bylaw 485), requiring businesses to obtain a municipal licence to operate. An amendment (Bylaw 2015-1) is also posted alongside the base bylaw.